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🌱 Patch AM: Why Deer Park’s offense couldn’t overcome Centereach in the Division II opener

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Good day Deer Park! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Deer Park's offense couldn't overcome Centereach in the Division II opener
  • Deer Park community says goodbye to beloved musician Edward Brown

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler with periods of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain becoming heavier; breezy, temps: high: 69, low: 59.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Centereach opens Division II play with win over Deer Park (tbrnewsmedia.com) — Deer Park football opened Division II play at home but fell 26-16 to Centereach, despite touchdown catches by Jaden Gray and Nusanti Delbridge. Centereach's balanced offense and stingy defense kept Deer Park out of the end zone for most of the game, setting the tone for the new league season.
   

• Father was stabbed by son more than 40 times in Mastic apartment attack, DA says (greaterlongisland.com) — Family and friends gathered at a Deer Park funeral home to remember Edward Brown, a beloved musician and social worker killed earlier this month in a Mastic apartment. Prosecutors say his son has been indicted for second-degree murder, while loved ones in Deer Park and beyond recall Brown's gentle spirit and lifelong dedication to helping others.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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